Note: Each resource is labeled with a level and
subject area to make it easier to use.
Levels: E: Elementary; M: Middle; H: High; G:
General, all levels; SN: Special Needs; T: Teachers
Subject
Areas: LA:
Language Arts, English, Reading, Writing; M: Math; S:
Science; Health; SS:
Social Studies, Current Events; FA:
Fine Arts; Music, Art, Drama; FL:
Foreign Language; PE:
Physical Ed; C:
Career; A:
All
Sugar and the Brain – a Ted-Ed
lesson on how sugar affects the brain (L:G; SA:S)
Perspecs – app; “We curate the top news stories from around the world.
Unlike traditional aggregators, the Perspecs App offers readers three different
perspectives on the same story.” (L:H;
SA:LA)
Monster Heart Medic – app; “Monster
Heart Medic is an educational adventure game that explores the cardiovascular
system and how it is affected by healthy living. Players are led through an
interactive narrative where they must help diagnose a friendly, 3-eyed monster
named Ragnar and help him on his path to a healthier life. Through hands-on
tests, interactive simulators, achievement collection, discussions with health
professionals, animated monster stories, and arcade games, players will learn
about common cardiovascular conditions, diagnostic tests, and what steps can be
taken to get and keep your cardiovascular system healthy. This free app is available in English and Spanish for iPhones, iPads, and
Android devices.” (L:E, M; SA:S)
CamFind – free ios and android app; lets you take a picture of it
and then goes to web pages that can tell you about it. (L:G; SA:A)
Literature Map – You put in an
author you like and it links to other authors that you might like. (L:G; SA:LA)
Original photo by Pat Hensley
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